Sr. Electrical Engineering Design Technician

Markem-Imaje Corporation•Salem, NH

About The Position

The Sr. Electrical Engineering Design Technician tests, reworks, and debugs printed circuit boards and builds experimental setups to support design testing of high-speed electromechanical assemblies for new product development. The role contributes to the development of new laser engraving and inkjet printing products as part of a group of engineers within an established multinational company. The position includes electronic board- and system-level design validation, testing mechanical, electrical, and optical components and systems, building prototypes and test fixtures, and maintaining lab equipment. The technician also documents test conditions and results, works with external vendors on complex parts, and collaborates with the technical team to support a safe and productive work environment. The position is eligible for a discretionary performance-based bonus. Pay is determined using job-related factors including responsibilities, experience, education or training, location, and required skills.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and at least 10 years of professional experience.
Experience reworking PCBs and soldering to add or remove components.
Experience with at least one data acquisition system.
Experience using laboratory equipment such as an oscilloscope, DVM, function generator, and soldering station.
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
Attention to detail.
Eagerness to learn new skills and use new tools.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Experience with MS Office tools.

Nice To Haves

Altium Designer experience.
Simple mechanical machining skills.
Some 3D mechanical CAD experience.
Programming motor drives.
Junior-level PCB layout and design experience.

Responsibilities

Debug and validate board- and system-level electronic designs.
Conduct design validation testing, with a major focus on electronics.
Test mechanical, electrical, and optical components, subsystems, and systems.
Document experimental conditions and test results.
Build prototypes and test fixtures, and interface with external vendors for complex parts.
Inspect incoming parts.
Manage the lab and lab equipment, including calibration.
Interact effectively with technical team members to create a safe, productive work environment.
Design and verify cables.
Rework printed circuit boards, including soldering to add or remove components.
Debug under the guidance of an engineer.